unit1-4 reading-writing B1

accomplishment

Meaning: Something successful that has been achieved through effort or skill. Synonym: achievement. Antonym: failure.

authentic

Meaning: Real, genuine, or true to its original form rather than copied or artificial. Synonym: genuine. Antonym: fake.

appreciate

Meaning: To recognize the value or good qualities of someone or something and feel grateful for them. Synonym: value. Antonym: disregard.

consider

Meaning: To think carefully about something, especially before making a decision. Synonym: think about. Antonym: ignore.

confidence

Meaning: The belief that you can do something well or deal successfully with a situation. Synonym: self-assurance. Antonym: insecurity.

demonstrate

Meaning: To show clearly that something is true, exists, or can be done. Synonym: show. Antonym: conceal.

effective

Meaning: Successful in producing the intended or desired result. Synonym: successful. Antonym: ineffective.

expect

Meaning: To think that something will probably happen or that someone will probably do something. Synonym: anticipate. Antonym: doubt.

impress

Meaning: To make someone admire or respect you because of something you do or have. Synonym: win over. Antonym: disappoint.

lead to

Meaning: To cause something to happen or produce a particular result. Synonym: result in. Antonym: prevent.

maintain

Meaning: To keep something at the same level, standard, or condition over time. Synonym: keep. Antonym: neglect.

offensive

Meaning: Rude, insulting, or likely to upset or anger people. Synonym: insulting. Antonym: inoffensive.

professional

Meaning: Showing the skill, behaviour, and responsibility expected from someone in a job. Synonym: competent. Antonym: unprofessional.

punctual

Meaning: Arriving, starting, or happening at the agreed or expected time. Synonym: on time. Antonym: late.

research

Meaning: Careful study carried out to discover facts, develop knowledge, or answer questions. Synonym: investigation. Antonym: guesswork.

responsible

Meaning: Having a duty to deal with something or being expected to behave sensibly and reliably. Synonym: accountable. Antonym: irresponsible.

select

Meaning: To choose someone or something carefully from a group of possibilities. Synonym: choose. Antonym: exclude.

slang

Meaning: Very informal words and expressions used especially by particular groups of people. Synonym: informal language. Antonym: formal language.

stranger

Meaning: A person whom you do not know. Synonym: unknown person. Antonym: acquaintance.

weakness

Meaning: A quality or area in which someone or something is less strong or effective. Synonym: limitation. Antonym: strength.

arrange

Meaning: To plan or organize something so that it can happen in a particular way or at a particular time. Synonym: organize. Antonym: disorganize.

artistic

Meaning: Connected with art or showing creative skill and imagination. Synonym: creative. Antonym: uncreative.

at risk

Meaning: In a situation where harm, loss, or failure is possible. Synonym: in danger. Antonym: safe.

balanced

Meaning: Fair and reasonable because different sides or aspects are considered appropriately. Synonym: fair. Antonym: unbalanced.

be made up of

Meaning: To consist of several people, things, or parts. Synonym: consist of.

be willing to

Meaning: To be ready or prepared to do something if it is needed. Synonym: be prepared to. Antonym: be unwilling to.

identical

Meaning: Exactly the same in every detail. Synonym: the same. Antonym: different.

identify

Meaning: To recognize, find, or name someone or something correctly. Synonym: recognize. Antonym: misidentify.

influence

Meaning: To affect the way someone thinks or behaves, or the way something develops. Synonym: affect. Antonym: leave unchanged.

in terms of

Meaning: Used to introduce the particular aspect of a subject that you are discussing. Synonym: with respect to.

likely

Meaning: Expected or probable to happen or be true. Synonym: probable. Antonym: unlikely.

method

Meaning: A particular way of doing something, especially one that is planned or systematic. Synonym: approach.

occasion

Meaning: A particular time when something happens, especially a special event or situation. Synonym: event.

principle

Meaning: A basic rule, belief, or idea that guides behaviour or explains how something works. Synonym: rule.

recognize

Meaning: To know who or what someone or something is because you have seen or experienced it before. Synonym: identify. Antonym: fail to notice.

sensitive

Meaning: Aware of other people’s feelings and careful not to upset or offend them. Synonym: considerate. Antonym: insensitive.

status symbol

Meaning: A possession or activity that people believe shows high social position, wealth, or prestige. Synonym: sign of prestige.

system

Meaning: A set of connected parts, rules, or methods that work together for a particular purpose. Synonym: framework. Antonym: disorder.

typically

Meaning: In the way that usually happens or is normally expected. Synonym: usually. Antonym: unusually.

adapt

Meaning: To change your behaviour, ideas, or methods so that they work in a new situation. Synonym: adjust. Antonym: resist change.

data

Meaning: Facts, numbers, or other information collected so that they can be studied or used. Synonym: information.

digital

Meaning: Using computer technology or electronic signals to store, process, or communicate information. Synonym: electronic. Antonym: analogue.

discover

Meaning: To find or learn something for the first time. Synonym: find. Antonym: miss.

feedback

Meaning: Comments or information about how well something has been done and how it could improve. Synonym: comments.

global

Meaning: Relating to the whole world or affecting many countries. Synonym: worldwide. Antonym: local.

in favor of

Meaning: Supporting or preferring a person, idea, plan, or choice. Synonym: supporting. Antonym: against.

interactive

Meaning: Allowing people to communicate with each other or actively respond to a system or content. Synonym: participatory. Antonym: one-way.

limitation

Meaning: A condition or feature that restricts what someone or something can do. Synonym: constraint. Antonym: freedom.

manufacturer

Meaning: A person or company that produces goods, especially in large quantities. Synonym: producer. Antonym: consumer.

monitor

Meaning: To watch, check, or measure something over a period of time to see how it changes. Synonym: observe. Antonym: ignore.

obey

Meaning: To do what a person, rule, or instruction tells you to do. Synonym: follow. Antonym: disobey.

obstacle

Meaning: A problem or difficulty that makes it harder to achieve something. Synonym: barrier. Antonym: aid.

occur

Meaning: To happen, especially unexpectedly or without being planned. Synonym: happen.

reliable

Meaning: Able to be trusted to work well, behave consistently, or provide correct information. Synonym: dependable. Antonym: unreliable.

respond

Meaning: To say or do something as a reaction to a question, situation, or action. Synonym: reply. Antonym: ignore.

revolutionize

Meaning: To change something very greatly, especially by introducing a new way of doing it. Synonym: transform. Antonym: preserve.

sense

Meaning: To become aware of or detect something, often without direct evidence. Synonym: detect. Antonym: miss.

the benefits of

Meaning: The advantages or positive effects that something provides. Synonym: advantages of. Antonym: drawbacks of.

accurate

Meaning: Correct and true in every detail, or exact enough for the intended purpose. Synonym: precise. Antonym: inaccurate.

acknowledge

Meaning: To accept or recognize that something is true, exists, or is important. Synonym: recognize. Antonym: deny.

annoying

Meaning: Making you feel slightly angry, impatient, or uncomfortable. Synonym: irritating. Antonym: pleasant.

annual

Meaning: Happening once every year or relating to a period of one year. Synonym: yearly.

broadcasting

Meaning: The activity or industry of sending television or radio programmes to the public. Synonym: transmission.

donation

Meaning: Money, goods, or other help given to a person or organization, usually to support a cause. Synonym: contribution.

entertain

Meaning: To interest or amuse people so that they enjoy themselves. Synonym: amuse. Antonym: bore.

exposure

Meaning: The state of experiencing, seeing, or coming into contact with something that may affect you. Synonym: contact. Antonym: protection.

factor

Meaning: One of several things that influences a situation, result, or decision. Synonym: element.

impact

Meaning: A strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person. Synonym: effect.

imply

Meaning: To communicate or suggest an idea without saying it directly. Synonym: suggest. Antonym: state explicitly.

memorable

Meaning: Easy to remember because it is unusual, interesting, or impressive. Synonym: unforgettable. Antonym: forgettable.

reflect

Meaning: To show, express, or be a sign of the nature of something. Synonym: show. Antonym: conceal.

relevant

Meaning: Closely connected with the subject, situation, or purpose being considered. Synonym: applicable. Antonym: irrelevant.

specifically

Meaning: In a clear and exact way that refers to one particular thing or purpose. Synonym: particularly. Antonym: generally.

suggest

Meaning: To make someone think that something is probably true, without stating it directly as a fact. Synonym: indicate. Antonym: disprove.

support

Meaning: To help or strengthen someone or something, or to provide evidence that an idea is true. Synonym: back. Antonym: contradict.

surrounding

Meaning: Located or existing around a particular place, person, or thing. Synonym: nearby. Antonym: distant.